5G Mobile Core Network: Design, Deployment, Automation, and Testing Strategies

A comprehensive examination of 5G mobile core networks. The text covers architectural design principles, detailing core network functions (NFs) and their interactions, alongside deployment strategies for both Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) 5G networks. It also addresses crucial aspects of automation within the 5G packet core, outlining various approaches for testing strategies, including functional, non-functional, and security testing. Furthermore, the book explores Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) integration and the essential considerations for interworking with 4G networks and implementing network slicing to support diverse services.

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